Joyce Ann Washington (Miller)

God, in His infinite wisdom sent His angel to call home our beloved Joyce Ann Washington on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 in Milford Sussex Campus. She was born April 10, 1951 in Milford, DE. She was 69 years old. She was the daughter of the late J.C. and Lena Miller. Joyce attended Benjamin Banneker Elementary School and later graduated from Milford High School. Joyce also attended Del Tech Community College, attaining a degree in education. She always wanted to be a teacher, and believe it or not, she was her daughter, La'Verne's teacher. Joyce wasn't fully satisfied in education, so she decided to go back to school, getting a degree in Nursing. She was employed as a nurse for a little over 15 years. Joyce retired from nursing ONLY to go back to her first love, school. We ALL know she loved the kids. She was at her best when she was with her school kids. If you knew Joyce, you already know she loved from the heart. She loved hard, and was loved hard. Everyone was her friend, at least that's what she called them no matter who it was, “MY FRIEND”. She loved being with family. She bragged about gatherings, vacations, holidays, and most important her birthday celebrations, which had to be a BIG DEAL every year. Joyce was a member of Holy Trinity Church of the Living God in Dover, Delaware, where she received the Lord at an early age. She began to find her way, by doing things she loved in the church like Ushering and being in charge of the youth program. Two of her main programs were the 7up and Rainbow service. She later became a Missionary for church, which led her to being ordained as an evangelist. Her final home church was My Father's House Ministries in Milford, Delaware, where Evangelist Washington was one of the Mothers of the Church. Although at a new church, she continued her mission to get the LORD'S word out to the people. She would always say let the Lords Will be done. In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her sister, Shirley Church and brothers, Henry and Freddie Carter. Joyce leaves to mourn her passing, her husband, Tommy Lee Washington; two daughters, La'Verne White (Edgar) of Greenwood and Angela Boone Jones (Rudy) of Milford, DE; god-sister, Rosie Johnson of Dover, DE; godbrother, Chester Fuller of Fort Bragg, NC; adopted sister, Shirley Lowrance of Charlotte NC; godson, Adrain Miller; three goddaughters, Cleo Shelton, Damita Smith and Monica Sewell; one grandson, Ryan Boone (Britney), two granddaughters, Brittany Zator (Chris) and India Jones; five great grandchildren; two very special friends, Theresa Cooper and Pamella Taylor; and a host on nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and church family.

Joyce Ann Washington (Miller)

April 10, 1951 - February 5, 2021